Prepare against Vaibhav Kalpaka
FM · India · World #9,389 classical · FIDE ID 25666231
Our database contains 71 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaibhav Kalpaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaibhav Kalpaka before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,180 | 2,317 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 36.6% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaibhav Kalpaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaibhav Kalpaka's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 33.3% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Vaibhav Kalpaka's chess games
All 71 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | V Plat | 2,487 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Linxi Zhu | 2,320 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | C55 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthew Guo Diao | 2,244 | Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | D04 |
| Jun 2025 | Luke Widjaja | 2,196 | Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | Sudarshan Sriniaiyer | 2,182 | Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,375 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 4th Annual Independence Day Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,225 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaibhav Kalpaka's chess games?
71 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, from Mar 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vaibhav Kalpaka has played.
What does Vaibhav Kalpaka play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vaibhav Kalpaka opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaibhav Kalpaka answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vaibhav Kalpaka play as White?
As White, Vaibhav Kalpaka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaibhav Kalpaka play as Black?
As Black, Vaibhav Kalpaka most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Vaibhav Kalpaka's FIDE rating?
Vaibhav Kalpaka is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Vaibhav Kalpaka played?
Our database contains 71 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaibhav Kalpaka?
71 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.